Arsenal has opened talks with Theo Walcott on a contract extension.

Walcott's current deal expires in 2016.

Walcott returned last weekend after nearly 10 months out with a knee injury.

"We are starting to sit down with him," said Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.

"I think he has one and a half years to go on his contract in December and it is never an easy job with him, you know."

Walcott joined Arsenal from Southampton in 2006.

"Will he be at his peak in the next few years? He should be, yes," added Wenger.

"He is 25. It is the best years now so hopefully we can profit from that."